dazbowski Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Hi guy's, i'm off work for 2 weeks and now that it looks likely the patch won't be out till next week I was wondering what is the closest type game to FM that isn't football related i can buy and play? If there's nothing similar any suggestions are welcome. Just 2 proviso's 1, no joypad is needed and 2 I suffer from migraines when there's loads of stuff flyin round the screen, so it would have to be sedate. Oh and the cheaper the better! Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indran1412 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Minecraft? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milnerpoint Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Farmsville? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazbowski Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 I was thinking more along the lines of a hard copy bought games (not multiplayer). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Beckham_7 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Dead Space 2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb001 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 i picked up Sim City the other day for £4.99 bargin in my eyes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutoew Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Transformice ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inertia1907 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Simcity 3000 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazbowski Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 Dead Space 2. Too much on screen my migraines would be in overdrive! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazbowski Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 Simcity 3000 Was thinking something like this or a war strategy game (what are the good ones?) and i'm a newb so would have to be easy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milnerpoint Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 download some emulators and go back to snes, and N64 games, always good for a laugh if your bored, ive been playing the first Sim City for the past few weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb001 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Was thinking something like this or a war strategy game (what are the good ones?) and i'm a newb so would have to be easy! Prehaps have a look at the Civilization series depending on how much you want to spend reflects when version of the game you buy, Has the straregy and war mixed into one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnjo Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Arsenal of Democracy, Ageods American Civil war, Rome Vae Victus are all fun war games, all are waiting for new patches to come out as well coincidently. Shogun total war 2 drops soon. Jagged Alliance 2 is a great old game. I would also highly recommend Tropico 3 but its more of a city builder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsfanjamie Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Imperialism 2 and netstorm. They're both pretty old now but are still quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milnerpoint Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Was thinking something like this or a war strategy game (what are the good ones?) and i'm a newb so would have to be easy! you could buy an old age of empires off steam, would keep you going for a few days Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverboot81 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Civilization 4 + expansions are relatively cheap nowadays and there's plenty to play! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandella Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Settlers VII - cheap and great, playing it currently, surprised how good it is. Civilization IV + Fall from the Heaven II mod - Civ4 is quite cheap nowadays and this mod is freaking AMAZING (dark fantasy theme). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apos Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Arsenal of Democracy, Ageods American Civil war, Rome Vae Victus are all fun war games, all are waiting for new patches to come out as well coincidently. Shogun total war 2 drops soon. Jagged Alliance 2 is an great old game. I would also highly recommend Tropico 3 but its more of a city builder Thumbs up for jagged alliance 2! I abandomed it for like a month because I couldnt figure anything out...then I returned,got to learn it and I'm playing it regurarly for many years now. It's beyond great when you get to know it! Especially if you do some search and find proper community made mods for it,it becomes total kick-ass! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOYNEGRO Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Victoria 2 and Europa Universalis: Divine Wind are awesome and difficult games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecockygeezer Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 rome total war, good strat game or failing that the legend that is command and conquer red alert 2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedMart Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 hearts of iron 3 is a war strategy game. Never played it myself though. Linkage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llew_Arshavin23 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Medieval II: Total War. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi7 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Play an easy save just to chill with. I'm doing it with Bayern in preperation for the patch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_R.U.F.C Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Could play a free agent DB? That is what i'm doing with a couple of mates online. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I was going to make an identical thread when I was bored yesterday, but thought because it wasnt really FM related it probably would get closed. I think I know what he means, I want a FM similar game 2 to pass the time which isnt football. ie a mouse game I can play while watching TV. Play at your own pace and sound effects arent really needed, open ended is good. Simcity 4 is a good example of one of those type games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mich23 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 What about Medieval Total War or Civilisation 4/5? Extremely good strategy games!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDAquinas Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Hearts of Iron 2 complete. 11 quid on steam. Lot of hours entertainment in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed_Leeds_ United_ Fan Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 starcraft 2 is a quality game! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie MUFC Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Definitely one of the Total War games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Luster Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Fantastic WW2 strategy game. Best I've ever played. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed_Leeds_ United_ Fan Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Actually get monkey island 1 and 2! You can get them for free via free ware. Who else agrees that monkey island 1 was the best adventure game ever made?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDAquinas Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Depending if you are of a certain age i've had a lot of entertainment out of this trip down memory lane recently http://www.zxspectrum.net/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazbowski Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 I was going to make an identical thread when I was bored yesterday, but thought because it wasnt really FM related it probably would get closed.I think I know what he means, I want a FM similar game 2 to pass the time which isnt football. ie a mouse game I can play while watching TV. Play at your own pace and sound effects arent really needed, open ended is good. Simcity 4 is a good example of one of those type games. This is exactly what I meant! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazbowski Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 Depending if you are of a certain age i've had a lot of entertainment out of this trip down memory lane recentlyhttp://www.zxspectrum.net/ I most definately of a certain age (37) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycobbler39 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 If you like baseball you can download the Out of the Park developments demo http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/out-of-the-park-baseball/downloads.php found here at the bottom of the page. Very good baseball sim, much like FM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazbowski Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 Actually get monkey island 1 and 2! You can get them for free via free ware.Who else agrees that monkey island 1 was the best adventure game ever made?? Any links? This is something i'd be interested in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed_Leeds_ United_ Fan Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 http://www.dosgamesonline.com/index/game/348/Monkey_Island_1.html I dont think you can get it for free on here but it tells you a bit about the game. Ignore the graphics on the screens, when you play the graphics are perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed_Leeds_ United_ Fan Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 http://www.brothersoft.com/games/the-secret-of-monkey-island.html try this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazbowski Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 http://www.brothersoft.com/games/the-secret-of-monkey-island.htmltry this Just tried that one, it seems i have to download their toolbar for it to work. Not sure i'm up for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed_Leeds_ United_ Fan Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 well try n get that game, one of the best games ever mate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazbowski Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Decided to go for Command and Conquer. Prob C&C 3 Tiberium Wars. Anyone played this? Is it the best? Also should I get it off Steam or buy a hard copy? Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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